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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.96, 278.91 and 165.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.96, 278.91 and 165.24 is: 228.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.96 : 278.91 = 165.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.96/278.91 = 165.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.96x = 278.91 × 165.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.96x = 46,087.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,087.09/201.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.20

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